Tulare, CA – On the evening of Tuesday, April 29, 2025, a single-vehicle collision resulted in one fatality near southbound State Route 99, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 11:30 PM on the Bardsley Avenue on-ramp to southbound SR-99.
Responding units found a silver Nissan Quest van with significant damage within an active construction closure zone. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending notification of next of kin.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
